What is Costen syndrome?

Otherwise known as TMJ syndrome, Costen syndrome are medical problems related to the jaw joint. There might be the presence of head and neck pain, a jaw that is locked or hard to open, and popping sounds when you bite.

Costen's Syndrome is the name given to a group of symptoms believed to be caused by temperomandibular joint syndrome, or TMJ. The symptoms include dizziness, hearing loss, headaches, and discomfort in the nose, throat, ears, and tongue.

Costen syndrome is a condition that includes a variety of possibly interrelated symptoms including dizziness, hearing loss, headaches, combined with a sensation of burning either on the tongue, throat or side of the nose or all three. It's cause has not been definitively defined as it was originally thought to be related to temporomandibular joint syndrome.